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“Cryptomixer” Taken Down 
5 February 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
At the end of November 2025, Europol and Eurojust helped German and Swiss authorities during a coordinated action week in Zurich that led to the takedown of the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service “Cryptomixer”. The service is suspected of having facilitated cybercrime and money laundering since … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Money Laundering Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Cryptocurrency Fraud Infrastructure Dismantled 
12 January 2026
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
A large-scale international law enforcement operation, executed in two coordinated phases in October and November 2025, has dismantled the core infrastructure of a cryptocurrency fraud and money-laundering network that processed more than €700 million in illicit funds. The operation was supported and coordinated at … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime Money Laundering Law Enforcement Cooperation
EU JHA Heads Strengthen Fundamental Rights Compliance 
31 December 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 4/2025
From 4 to 5 December 2025, the Heads of EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Agencies met in Vienna to review joint achievements and align future cooperation with broader EU priorities. Read more
EU Fundamental Rights Area of Freedom, Security and Justice Europol Eurojust Frontex Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)
Familiar Face Becomes National Member for Italy 
5 November 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 3/2025
Filippo Spezia returned to Eurojust as the National Member for Italy at the end of September 2025. Mr Spezia has a long-standing history with the agency, having previously served as National Member from 2016 to 2023, and as Vice-President until 2020. From 2008 to 2012, … Read more
EU Eurojust
JHA Council: Framework for Revision of Eurojust Regulation 
31 October 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 3/2025
On 13 October 2025, the justice ministers of the EU Member States held a political debate on the future of Eurojust at the JHA Council meeting. They provided political guidance to the European Commission for a possible revision of the Eurojust Regulation following the evaluation … Read more
EU Eurojust
Foreign Terrorist Fighters and Female Returnees: Legal Responses and Cumulative Prosecution 
30 September 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
A new report by the Genocide Prosecution Network, published in early September 2025, provides legal strategies and practical guidance for prosecuting foreign terrorist fighters and female returnees for terrorism-related offences and war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide ("core international crimes"). It emphasises that this approach ensures comprehensive accountability and justice for victims. Read more
EU Eurojust Terrorism Judicial Cooperation
Spotlight Anti-fraud Architecture Review Launched 
24 September 2025 (updated 8 months ago)
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission published a White Paper that launches the review of the EU's anti-fraud architecture (AFA). It sets out preliminary orientations and several key questions that are designed to initiate a broader reflection on the future AFA. This includes improvements of detecting EU fraud and better investigation/prosecution capabilities. Read more
EU OLAF Europol Eurojust European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) Protection of Financial Interests
Commission Roadmap on Access to Data for Law Enforcement Purposes 
22 September 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
On 24 June 2025, the European Commission presented a Communication that sets out the "Roadmap for lawful and effective access to data for law enforcement". It provides for key actions in six key areas, including data retention, lawful interception and AI solutions for law enforcement. Read more
EU Digital Space Regulation Commission Europol Eurojust Law Enforcement Cooperation
New National Eurojust Member for Hungary 
9 September 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
At the end of August 2025, Dr. Anikó Orosz started her term at Eurojust as the new National Member for Hungary. In her longstandig career as public prosecutor, Ms Orosz served at a Budapest District Prosecution Office, at the Chief Prosecution Office of the … Read more
EU Eurojust
Spotlight Evaluation on Eurojust Published 
20 August 2025 (updated 9 months, 3 weeks ago)
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 2 July 2025, the European Commission published a report evaluating the 2018 Eurojust Regulation. Drawn upon an external support study, the report assesses the implementation and impact of the Eurojust Regulation as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of Eurojust and its working practices (from 12 December 2019 to 1 May 2024). Read more
EU Eurojust
Eurojust: Overview of CJEU Case-Law on EIO 
19 August 2025
Thomas Wahl Thomas Wahl in Issue 2/2025
On 22 July 2025, Eurojust published the first comprehensive overview of the CJEU's case-law concerning the application of Directive 2014/41/EU of 3 April 2014 regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters. It aims to enhance the consistent application of the EIO. Read more
EU Eurojust European Investigation Order
Fifth JITs Evaluation Report 
6 August 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
In early July 2025, the Secretariat of the Network of National Experts on Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) published its Fifth JITs Evaluation Report, providing practical findings, lessons learned, and best practices, with a particular focus on combating cybercrime. The report draws on 67 evaluations … Read more
EU Eurojust Cybercrime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Darknet Trading Platform ‘Archetyp Market’ Shut Down 
2 July 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
In June 2025, an international week of action led to the disruption of one of the longest-running dark web marketplaces for drugs. The Archetyp platform, active for over five years, served around 3200 vendors and over 600,000 users who traded drugs worth at least €250 … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Organised Crime Law Enforcement Cooperation
Eurojust Annual Report 2024 
25 June 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
On 15 May 2025, Eurojust published its Annual Report for the year 2024. In 2024, Eurojust particularly expanded its global network, e.g. strengthening partnerships with Latin American countries. Compared to 2023, Eurojust's case workload increased. Read more
EU Eurojust Judicial Cooperation
Operation ENDGAME Targets Initial Access Malware 
16 June 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
At the end of May 2025, Operation ENDGAME, ongoing since 2024, led to the takedown of Initial Access Malware. This malware was being used for initial infection, helping cybercriminals to enter victims’ systems unnoticed and download more malware, such as ransomware, onto their devices. … Read more
EU Europol Eurojust Cybercrime Judicial Cooperation Law Enforcement Cooperation
Genocide Network Changes Name 
10 June 2025
Cornelia Riehle LL.M. Cornelia Riehle LL.M. in Issue 2/2025
At the end of May 2025, alongside the launch of a new logo, the network changed its short name from "Genocide Network" to "Genocide Prosecution Network". The network's secretariat is hosted at Eurojust since 2011. The change of the name clarifies that the network's focus is on providing support to investigations and prosecutions of core international crimes. Read more
EU Eurojust